HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/06/11-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 11, 2002
Date & Time On the 11th day of June, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:08 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss,
Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary
Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Harold Bullock, Hope
Community Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Roaring
Presentations Lambs International Junior Golf Academy Day to Ms. Gladys Lee,
Founder, Executive Director and Coach of the academy. Ms. Lee
expressed appreciation to the Council for the proclamation and to
the people of Fort Worth for their support. She added that the
team would proudly represent the City in Orlando, Florida, at the
Tiger Woods Junior Golf Clinic. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud and
Council Member Picht presented each member of the team with a
City pin.
Council Member Haskin introduced Mr. David Holt and members of
the Tumbleweed Gymnastics Team. Mr. Holt thanked the Council
for their continued support and announced that the boys' team
received second place honors for the State of Texas during the
April 2002 competition. He introduced Ms. Tessa Skinner who
qualified for the World Team for the Special Olympics to be held in
Ireland this year. Ms. Skinner performed the floor exercise routine
that qualified her for the Special Olympics.
Announcements Council Member Lane announced that he and representatives from
the City recently met with Mr. Tony George, President of the Indy
Racing League. Mr. George toured the new Convention Center
facilities and stated that the organization would consider bringing
the Indy Racing League banquet back to the Fort Worth
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Convention Center. Mr. Lane expressed appreciation to everyone
involved with the Convention Center stating that the new facilities
were a positive move for the City.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. L-13321 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Council Member Haskin requested that Mayor and Council
Communication No. P-9617 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. L-13321 be withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-1286 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1286 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance Department. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
OCS-1287 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Continued for 1287 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
One Week City Council adopt a resolution canceling regular City Council
meetings of July 2, 2002, December 24, 2002, and December 31,
2002; changing date of City Council meeting of August 6, 2002, to
August 8, 2002; and changing time of City Council meeting of
December 3, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
City Manager Jackson stated that there was an important briefing
scheduled for the Pre-Council Worksession on July 2, 2002, and
requested this item be continued for one week to allow him an
opportunity to possibly reschedule the briefing.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that OCS-1287 be continued for one week. The
motion carried unanimously.
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G-13639 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15125 13639 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Accept accept donations totaling $16,595.00; and adopt Appropriation
"Cowtown Brush Ordinance No. 15125 increasing estimated receipts and
Up" Project appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
Contributions $16,595.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the
"Cowtown Brush Up" paint program. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13640 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reallocate Funds 13640 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for authorize the reallocation of $47,120.79 in Model Blocks funding
Reconstruction from the Fairmount Home Improvement Program Loan account to
of College Ave. the Fairmount Street Reconstruction account to cover full
and Henderson reconstruction costs for College Avenue (from South Jefferson
St. Avenue to Allen Avenue), and Henderson Street (from West Allen
Avenue to Arlington Avenue West). It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13641 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15126 13641 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Grant Franchise adopt Ordinance No. 15126 granting a license and franchise to
to CityNet for CityNet Telecommunications, Inc. (CityNet) for use of the sewer
Construction, system, storm drain system and other portions of public rights-of-
Installation and way in the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing,
Maintenance of installing, operating, maintaining and repairing a fiber optic cable
Fiber Optic Cable network; requiring acceptance and execution of a utility license
Network and public right-of-way use agreement by CityNet
Telecommunications, Inc. and CityNet U.S. Operating Company
regarding conditions and requirements related to the use of the
sewer system, storm drain system, and other portions of the
public rights-of-way in the City of Fort Worth; to the construction
and maintenance of a fiber optic cable network; and to reasonable
compensation to the City of Fort Worth for the use of the sewer
system, storm drain system and other portions of the public
rights-of-way. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13642 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15127 13642 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Payment to Law
Offices of Jim 1. Accept $28,767.03 from Southwestern Bell Telephone
Boyle (Southwestern Bell) for reimbursement of rate case
expenses incurred during the appeal of the City's rate case
against Southwestern Bell (Public Utility Commission of
Texas Docket No. 18509); and
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2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15127
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Property and Casualty Insurance Fund in the amount of
$28,767.03 from available funds reimbursed by
Southwestern Bell Telephone for payment to the Law
Offices of Jim Boyle for Southwestern Bell Telephone rate
case expenses; and
3. Authorize payment of $28,767.03 to the Law Offices of Jim
Boyle for legal services performed on behalf of the City of
Fort Worth during the appeal of the City's rate case against
Southwestern Bell (Public Utility Commission of Texas
Docket No. 18509).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13643 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Payment to North 13643 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Central Texas authorize payment in the amount of $11,451.00 to the North
Council of Central Texas Council of Governments as the City's share of the
Governments for Feasibility Study of the Upper Trinity River Basin for FY2001-2002.
Feasibility Study It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13644 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Dedication Deed 13644 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
from Hickman approve the acceptance of a dedication deed from Hickman
Investments, Inc. Investments, Inc. for public rights-of-way to the West Community
Park for a cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13645 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2842 13645 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2030 Transit
System Vision, 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2842 endorsing the 2030 Transit
Locally Preferred System Vision, Locally Preferred Alternative, Starter Project
Alternative, and financial plan as recommended by the Transit Study
Starter Project Committee; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, in cooperation with the Fort
Worth Transportation Authority, to submit an application to
the Federal Transit Administration requesting authorization
to proceed into preliminary engineering for the Starter
Project; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to use unspecified funds in the
amount of $75,000.00 from City Match Major Transportation
and Urban Design Grants which were appropriated by the
City Council in January 2002 from the Critical Capital
Projects Fund of the $45,000,000.00 Certificates of
Obligation program for the City's local match for a federal
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant in order to
conduct preliminary engineering.
Sam Sherrard Mr. Sam J. Sherrard, 4905 Boulder Lake Road, appeared before
Council and expressed opposition to the resolution. He stated
that buses would be better utilized if they were a clean and safe
way to travel around the City. He added that once rails go into the
ground they were permanent, but bus routes could be changed
without impacting street reconstruction.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be amended with
the additional verbiage on the revised resolution distributed in the
Pre-Council Meeting as follows:
"WHEREAS the Executive Committee of The T on June 6, 2002,
requested that the City Council "consider actual and projected
impacts on public transportation when creating or regulating other
transportation-related projects and when planning for land use
and annexations."
"5. That the City Council directs City staff to review the
Transportation and Land Use elements of the 2002 Comprehensive
Plan with respect to The T's request regarding transportation and
land use planning, and recommend appropriate amendments to
the City's policies as part of the annual update of the
Comprehensive Plan."
After a lengthy discussion, the motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
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G-13646 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Waiver of 13646 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Building Permit find that a waiver of building permit fees for the World Changers
Fees for World program carries out a public purpose; and find that there are
Changers sufficient controls to ensure the public purpose is carried out; and
Program authorize a waiver of building permit fees in an amount not to
exceed $3,000.00. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13647 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2843 13647 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Employment of
Outside Legal 1. Authorize the City Manager to retain the law firm of Varnum,
Counsel Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P. (Varnum, Riddering) as
Regarding outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the
Franchise Fee City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in reviewing
Payments by franchise fee payment issues under the cable franchise
Charter granted to Charter Communications, Inc.; and
Communications,
Inc. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2843 authorizing the City Attorney to
retain the law firm of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt &
Howlett, L.L.P. for assistance regarding franchise fee
payments by Charter Communications, Inc.; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a related
Professional Services Contract with Varnum, Riddering for
a sum not to exceed $15,000.00
Council Member Silcox informed Council that he had a conflict
with this issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with
the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Silcox
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P-9617 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Mowing and 9617 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Clean-Up
Services 1. Authorize non-exclusive purchase agreements with multiple
vendors to provide mowing and clean-up services for
privately-owned properties for the Code Compliance
Department, based on the four lowest bids meeting
specifications with payments due 30 days after the date of
the invoice; and
Vendors Total Bid
Amount
Southern Sprinkler/Millennium Lawn $355,050.00
Care
Coffey's Landscape Services, Inc. $437,825.00
New Era Contract Services $524,520.00
City Haul $602,561.25
2. Authorize these agreements to begin June 11, 2002, and
expire June 10, 2003, with options to renew for two
successive one-year periods.
Council Member Haskin asked that before the agreements are
executed that they contain provisions to require the vendors to
clean up all trash and debris created from mowing.
Mr. Carl Smart, Code Compliance Department Director, stated that
all agreements included clean up provisions and advised Council
that the Department would be closely monitoring the contractors.
He further advised that a departmental procedure had been
implemented to deal will double mowing errors and whenever
owners experience this the department would take steps to correct
the bill.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
9617 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9618 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
2002 Trucks 9618 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the purchase of new 2002 trucks from Lawrence
Marshall Ford for various City departments at the low bid at a cost
not to exceed $580,383.00, with payment due within 30 days of the
date of the invoice and freight included in the unit price. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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P-9619 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Portable Horse 9619 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Stalls authorize the purchase of portable horse stalls from Outfield
Shelters, Inc. for the Public Events Department, based on the low
bid of unit prices received, for a cost not to exceed $175,957.25,
with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9620 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Toro 580D 9620 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tractor authorize the purchase of a Toro 580D tractor and accessories
from an interlocal purchasing program for the Parks and
Community Services Department at a cost not to exceed
$49,266.80, with payment due within 30 days of the date of the
invoice, freight included in the unit price. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9621 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Reject Bids for 9621 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Paint Preparation reject all bids received for the Cowtown Brushup 2002 paint
Services for preparation services; and authorize this agreement to be rebid.
Cowtown Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Brushup 2002 Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
L-13316 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Office Space 13316, dated June 4, 2002, from the City Manager recommending
that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease
agreement with Carrol Yale for approximately 2,400 square feet of
office space at 5924 Boca Raton for the Police Department for a
cost of $20,400.00 per year; and authorize this agreement to begin
May 1, 2002, and expire April 30, 2003, with three additional one-
year options to renew. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L-13319 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Amend Lease 13319 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease
Office Space agreement with the United States of America for office space on
the ground floor of the Municipal Parking Garage located at 321
West 10th Street. The proposed amendment will reduce the
amount of office space by 969 square feet, from 1,790 square feet
to 821 square feet. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13320 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Utility 13320 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement and authorize the acceptance of one permanent utility easement
Permanent described as A1151, J. A. McNutt Survey, from Harbour Monticello
Sanitary Sewer Estates, Ltd. and one permanent sanitary sewer line easement
Line Easement described as A55, ACH&B Survey, from Bonds Ranch Investors,
Ltd. (DOE 3537) both in Tarrant County, Texas, needed for the
construction, maintenance, relocation, inspection, operation,
replacement and substitution of a sanitary sewer line for a total
cost of $11.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13321 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13321, Authorize the Sale of Tax
Foreclosure Property Located at 2921 East Belknap Street to
BWJW, LLC in Accordance with Section 34.015 of the Texas State
Property Tax Code (DOE 920), be withdrawn from the agenda.
L-13322 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Utility 13322 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easements authorize the acceptance of two permanent utility easements
described as A-1497, T. Benjamin Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
from B. N. Mitchell and BNM Properties, respectively, for the Glen
Mills Village Development (DOE 3590) needed as right-of-way for
the construction, maintenance, relocation, inspection, operation,
replacement and substitution of drainage and utilities for a total
cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13323 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Avigation 13323 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easements authorize the acceptance of avigation easements described as Lot
9 and 10, Block 95 (3117 and 3119 Prospect Avenue), M. G. Ellis
Addition, from Homesite Customs Homes, Inc. for the Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport Noise Mitigation Program for a total
cost of $2.00; and authorize the acceptance and recording of
appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13324 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent Utility 13324 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement authorize the acceptance of one permanent utility easement
described as Lot 10, Block E, Newport Village at Trinity, Tarrant
County, Texas, from Newport Holdings, Inc. (DOE 3618) needed for
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the construction, maintenance, relocation, inspection, operation,
replacement and substitution of a sanitary sewer line for a cost of
$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13325 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13325 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition and acceptance of one permanent sanitary
Easement sewer easement described as part of J. P. Thomas Survey,
Abstract No. 1525, Tarrant County, Texas, from the estate of
Robert Sayers, deceased, and estate of Margaret Lucy Sayers,
deceased, required for Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Contract
2002A (DOE 3553) for a cost of $2,000.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13326 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Rights-of-Way 13326 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Parcels approve the acquisition of four rights-of-way parcels described as
Lots 16-17 Block 2, and Lots 12-13, Block 3, Weisenberger
Addition, from Juanita Watkins and Rufino Ojeda, respectively,
and Lots 36-37, Block 17 and Lot 14, Block 16, Fairview Heights
Addition, from David Scriven and Angel Chavero, respectively, all
in Tarrant County, Texas, for street improvements on Fogg Street
(DOE 2198) for a total cost of $363.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13327 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Extension 13327 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Office Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease extension for office
space located at 1940 Handley Drive from Stephen L. and Susan C.
Patterson for the Police Department at a cost of $9,600.00 per
year; and authorize the lease extension to begin July 1, 2002, and
expire June 30, 2003. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13328 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Agreement 13328 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for T-Hangar Unit authorize the City Manager to execute a T-Hangar Lease
19S-7 at Fort Agreement with Innovative Capital Solutions, Inc. for T-Hangar
Worth Meacham Unit 19S-7 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the
Airport consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13329 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Agreement 13329 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for T-Hangar Unit authorize the City Manager to execute a T-Hangar Lease
24S-1 at Fort Agreement with 7L's, LLC, for T-Hangar Unit 24S-1 at Fort Worth
Worth Meacham Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City
Airport Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13330 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Agreement 13330 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Office Space authorize the City Manager to execute an annual Terminal Building
at Fort Worth Office Lease Agreement with Skywings Flight Training, Inc. for 749
Meacham Airport square feet of office space on the first floor of the Terminal
Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2387 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15128 2387 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fire Lane, adopt Ordinance No. 15128 vacating a 26-foot wide by 218.58-foot
Emergency long fire lane, emergency access and utility easement in Lot 4R,
Access & Utility Block 9, Cityview Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It
Easement was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
Vacation be adopted.
(VA-02-024)
PZ-2388 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15129 2388 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 15129 vacating a 10-foot wide by 150-foot
Vacation long utility easement within Lot 1, Block 19R, Chamberlin
(VA-02-038) Arlington Heights Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
PZ-2389 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15130 2389 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 15130 vacating a portion of Eagle Mountain
(VA-02-044) Dam Road within Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Strawberry Creek Estates,
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19116 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15131 19116 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TDHCA
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept additional funds from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA) in the amount of $384,481.00 for the period April 1,
2001, through March 31, 2003; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
TDHCA for $384,481.00 in additional weatherization funds
for the period April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2003; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15131 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $384,481.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding the Weatherization Assistance Program;
and
4. Apply indirect costs at a rate of 12.02 percent, which
represents the most recently approved rate for this
department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19117 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15132 19117 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Marpave, Inc.
1. Authorize the transfer of $354,931.37 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $147,057.49, and the Water Capital Project
Fund in the amount of$207,873.88; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15132 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $147,057.49, and in the Water
Capital Project Fund by $207,873.88 from available funds for
the purpose of funding an award of contract to Marpave, Inc.
for reconstruction of Rockwood Drive from Churchill Road
to east dead end; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Marpave, Inc. in the amount of $692,353.57 for the
reconstruction of Rockwood Drive from Churchill Road to
the east dead end for new asphalt pavement including water
and sanitary sewer improvements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Bar 19118 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Constructors, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Bar
Inc. Constructors, Inc. for Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant —
Facilities Upgrade and 40 MGD Expansion, Phase 2 — Backwash
Supply System in the amount of $5,241,200.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Reynolds 19119 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Asphalt and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Reynolds
Construction Asphalt and Construction Company in the amount of $30,776.50
Company for parking improvements at the Log Cabin Village. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19120 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Smart City 19120 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Networks authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for
communications services (voice and data) from Smart City
Networks for the exhibitors and facility users of the Fort Worth
Convention Center based on the best rated proposal; and
authorize the agreement to begin June 11, 2002, and expire June
10, 2003, with options to renew for five additional one-year
periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
Montgomery hearing for the proposed 108 Grant Application for Montgomery
Park Business Park Business Center. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
Center present desiring to be heard.
Tom Higgins, Economic Development Director, presented a staff
report and requested that the item be continued until June 18,
2002.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the proposed 108 Grant Application for
Montgomery Park Business Center, Council Member Davis made
the motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the public
hearing be continued until June 18, 2002. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-01-018A It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 9, 2002,
Continued Until continued the hearing of Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-018A, Text
August 13, 2002 Amendment regulating telecommunications towers and stealth
telecommunications towers. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Docket No. ZC-01-018A, Text Amendment, Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-018A be continued until August 13, 2002.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1052 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 14, 2002,
SP-01-1018 continued the hearing of the application of Kelly Capital
Returned to Investments for a change in zoning of property located at 250
Zoning University Drive from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU"
Commission Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial for retail/showroom for equipment
rental plus outdoor storage and display, hours of operation 7:00
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, no storage of material
above height of fence, and no intrusion by lights on adjacent
property, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1052 and Site Plan No. SP-01-
1018. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Kelly Capital Investments, Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1052 and Site Plan No. SP-01-1018
be returned to the Zoning Commission. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-047 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 9, 2002,
Continued Until continued the hearing for the application of Waterchase Land
September 10, Partners for a change in zoning of property located at 8900 Creek
2002 Run Road from "F" General Commercial to "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-047. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd. #406, representing
the owner, appeared before Council and stated that the requested
delay would provide time to re-evaluate the potential of the
property. He assured Council that he would provide a significant
revision of the case if granted the September 10, 2002 extension.
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Council Member Haskin requested that the applicant include the
neighborhood of Bentley Village during the re-evaluation process.
She also expressed concern with the number of times this case
has been continued and suggested Council deny the zoning
change without prejudice.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Waterchase Land Partners,
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-047 be continued
until September 10, 2002. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2836 was
Hearing adopted on May 21, 2002, setting today as the date for the hearing
in connection with recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the hearing had
been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on May 23, 2002. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
SP-02-0003 Council Member Haskin expressed concern with the use of the
Continued One placement of the three sheds on this property and requested the
Week applicant provide clarification.
David Phillips Mr. David Phillips, 914 Gillhad, River Oaks, Texas, representing
Tarrant County, responded that the three sheds were in-house
facilities to be used for impoundment of vehicles and a guard
station. He stated that he had met with the Bonnie Brae
Homeowners Association and they had reached an agreement on
various elements of the property. He added that the wood veneer
fence would be on the outside, which would be seen by the public
and the metal fence, inside the perimeter, would provide additional
security for storage of vehicles.
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Council Member Haskin stated that she was not informed of
vehicles being stored on this property when she met earlier with
the applicant and would like additional time to meet with the
applicant again and review allowable uses.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of Tarrant County for
property located at 2701 Kimbo Road to amend site plan for "PD-
325" Planned Development for a Detention Center to add four
buildings, an 8-foot fence, and a 10-foot setback, Site Plan No. SP-
02-0003 be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-0113 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3011 Lulu Street from "B"
Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0113,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0114 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for
a change in zoning of property located at 2618 Northwest 22nd
Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-0114, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0115 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1028 East Ramsey Avenue
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-0115, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0116 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
for a change in zoning of property located at 2928 Dunford Street
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-0116, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0117 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1417 East Allen Avenue
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-0117, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-0118 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1035 Northeast 10th Street
from "J" Medium Industrial to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-0118, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0119 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 4245 Wilbarger Street from
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-0119, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-0120 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5100 Sunshine Drive from
"B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
0120, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0121 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5400 Pinson Street from
"B" Two-Family to "A-10" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
0121, be approved, by amending the zoning to "A-21" One-Family.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0122 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Joe and Marcella Barrera for
a change in zoning of property located at 1109 Oak Grove Road
East from "AG" Agricultural to "A-43" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-0122, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0123 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, representing the purchaser,
Approved appeared before Council and provided a briefing on the planned
Jim Schell development for this area, and stated that the property was
preliminary-platted. He requested Council uphold the decision of
the Zoning Commission and approve the zoning change.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of Realti Corporation for a
change in zoning of property located in the 43-4400 Block of Fossil
Creek Boulevard and the 58-5900 Block of North Beach Street from
"G" Intensive Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-0123, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-0124 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Lauren Schreyer for a
change in zoning of property located at 5017 El Campo Avenue
from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "FR" General
Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0124, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0125 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Sandra Petty for a change in
zoning of property located 836 Riverside Drive from "F" General
Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0125,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0126 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of TIC United Corporation for a
change in zoning of property located at the Northwest corner of
Angle Avenue and Limestone Acres from "K" Heavy Industrial to
"A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0126, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0127 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property described below, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-0127, be approved, as reflected:
From "J" Medium Industrial to "H" Central Business District
Lots 1A, 1 B, 2, 3, 4A & 413, Block 22 (510 East 1 S Street)
Lot 16A, Block 29 (610 East 1St Street)
Lots 15A & 16B, Block 29 (612 East 1St Street)
Lots 14A & 15B, Block 29 (616 East 1St Street)
Lot 14B, Block 29 (700 East 1St Street)
Lot 13, Block 29 (704 East 1St Street)
Lot 12, Block 29 (708 East 1St Street)
Lot 11A, Block 29 (712 East 1St Street)
Lots 1 & 2 (less R.O.W.), Block 39 (312 East 2nd Street)
Lot 1A, Block 43 (410 East 2nd Street)
Lots 1-7, Block 29 (601 East 2nd Street)
Lots 3A, 313, 4, 5A, 513, 5C, 6A, 6C, 6D, Block 31 (612 East 2nd
Street)
Lot 2, Block 31 (702 East 2nd Street)
Lot 1A, Block 31 (712 East 2nd Street)
Lots 3 & 4, Block 39 (301 East Yd Street)
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Lots 1 B, 213, 3 & 4, Block 43 (401 East Yd Street)
Lot 3131A, Block 37 (500 Block of East Yd Street)
Lots 1R, 2A, 213, 2C, 3A1, 3A2, 3131, 3132 & 4, Block 37 (509
East Yd Street)
Lots 9A, 10, 15, Block 31 (700 Block of East Yd Street)
Lots 11 A, 11 B, 11 C, 12A, 12B, 13 & 14, Block 31 (615 East 4th
Street)
Lot 11 B, Block 29 (200 Elm Street)
Lot 10, Block 29 (204 Elm Street)
Lot 9, Block 29 (208 Elm Street)
Lot 8 (less R.O.W.), Block 29, (212 Elm Street)
Lots 1A, 1 B, 1 C, 2, 3, 4A & 413, Block 56 (401 Grove Street)
Lots 1 R, 1A & 1 B, Block 33 (201 Jones Street)
Lots 3A1, 3A2, 3B & 4, Block 33 (209 Jones Street)
Lot 2A, Block 43 (301 Jones Street)
Lot 613, Block 31 (308 Terry Street)
Lots 7 & 8A, Block 31 (313 Terry Street)
From "G" Intensive Commercial (Lots 1-4) and "J" Medium
Industrial (Lots 5 & 6) to "H" Central Business District
Lots 1-6, Block 35 (500 East Weatherford Street)
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0128 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of L&S Land Company for a
change in zoning of property located at the Northeast corner of
Azle Avenue and Sherman Avenue from "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family, "F" General Commercial, "G" Intensive Commercial
and "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "G" Intensive
Commercial and "PD" for all uses in "A-5" One-Family with
minimum lot size of 4,100 square feet and minimum lot width of 41
feet, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0128, be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
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ZC-02-0129 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Weatherford Venture for
a change in zoning of property located in the 500-600 Block of
Rendon-Crowley Road from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to
"A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0129, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-0130 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Pennsylvania Avenue,
L.P. for a change in zoning of property located in the 700-800
Blocks of West Rosedale Street from "G" Intensive Commercial
and "PD-331" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in
"G" Intensive Commercial and Multi-Family to "MU-2" High
Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0130, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to the owner of this
property for working with the City on the development and for
bringing quality development to this area.
ZC-02-0132 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 7504 Teakwood Court,
2008 Teakwood Trace, 7608, 7612 Willowood Court, 7651, 7654,
7655 Woodberry Court, 2001, 2005, 2013, 2201, 2205, 2209
Woodberry Drive from "A-5" One-Family to "A-10" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0132, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-0043 Mr. Tim Cogswell, 2209 Twin Elms, Arlington, Texas, representing
SP-02-0005 the owner of the property, appeared before Council and stated the
Denied Zoning Commission's vote to deny was a close 5 to 4 vote. He
Tim Cogswell added that he was not given an opportunity to rebut a speaker's
statements of opposition at the Zoning Commission meeting and
that he had letters of support from owners of properties around
this area. He further stated that he had a letter stating that no
contract had been signed with Habitat for Humanity to utilize this
property and requested that Council set this for a special hearing.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Bruce G. Rocheleau for a
change in zoning of property located at 3620, 3624, 3628 Frazier
Court from "AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for electrical contractors office/warehouse, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-0043 and Site Plan No. SP-02-0005, be denied.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-0111 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Silcox, that the application of Doug Dollar for a change in
zoning of property located at 6336 North Ridge Road from "A-5"
One-Family to "FR" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-0111, be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-0131 Mr. Roderick Bell, 3717 S. Littlejohn Avenue, appeared before
Denied Council in opposition of the denial. He leases this property and
Roderick Bell stated that he had met with Pastors in the area and received their
support for this business. He added that he also had a petition
signed by 250 residents of the area in support of his request and
asked for Council's favorable consideration of the zoning change.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Phoebe Sauls for a change
in zoning of property located at 2600 Martin Luther King Freeway
from "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-0131, be denied. The
motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15133
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY
RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES,
THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND
FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO
DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Citizen Mr. Theotis Mayberry, 1932 Greenwillow Drive, appeared before
Presentations Council regarding the Transportation Authority bus routes. He
Theotis Mayberry stated that the City of Fort Worth should take a more active role in
utilization of City buses by Fort Worth citizens and that the City
needed to be more responsive to the needs of the passengers. He
expressed concern with The T's plan to delete Route 44, his bus
route, and the distance he would have to walk to catch another
bus.
Council Member Haskin stated that better communication between
The T board, Transportation Authority staff and passengers was
needed relative to cancellation of bus routes and the impact to the
citizens of Fort Worth.
Mayor Barr advised Council Members to speak with their
respective appointees serving on The T Board and express their
concerns.
Chip Diano Mr. Chip Diano, 554 S. Summit Avenue #1010, appeared before
Council and expressed concern with the scheduled closure of the
Tandy Center parking area.
Vivian Whisnant Ms. Vivian Whisnant, 13606 Yale Trail, Saginaw, Texas, appeared
before Council relative to the proposed annexation. She asked
what single member district she would be in after completion of
the redistricting process, who her Council representative would
be, and who had the responsibility for mowing grass at the
intersections in her area. Mayor Barr stated that although the
redistricting process did not include areas that were not presently
in the City, she would most likely be in District 2 or 7. He added
that staff would contact her in response to her mowing concerns.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:37 p.m.
CITY SE ARY MAYOR